Ofsted Inspection Report

We are delighted to share our most recent Ofsted report with you.

Ofsted Inspection Report - July 2026

A Message from Mrs Rogers

I am absolutely delighted to share the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection.

As many of you will be aware, Ofsted's new inspection framework no longer awards schools with a single overall judgement such as Good or Outstanding. Instead, schools are evaluated across a range of areas and receive an individual judgement for each one.

I am incredibly proud to tell you that Clanfield CE Primary School achieved Strong Standard in four areas.

This is a significant achievement. Under the new framework, Ofsted has made it clear that most schools will be judged as meeting the Expected Standard, which represents a high-quality education and is a challenging benchmark to achieve. The framework places a much greater emphasis on curriculum impact, consistency of provision and the difference that schools make to pupils over time. To achieve a Strong Standard, schools must demonstrate practice that goes beyond these already demanding expectations and show sustained excellence in the experiences and outcomes they provide for children.

Sir Martyn Oliver, His Majesty's Chief Inspector, has repeatedly stressed that the Expected Standard is a high bar and should never be viewed as a mediocre outcome. In his words, achieving it represents "a job well done". Against that backdrop, achieving four Strong Standards is something that our entire school community can be immensely proud of.

The report recognises the dedication and commitment of our staff, the enthusiasm and exemplary conduct of our pupils, the support and challenge provided by our governors and, importantly, the strong partnership that we enjoy with our families and wider community. Throughout the inspection, our children spoke with confidence, warmth and pride about their school. Staff shared their commitment to ensuring every child flourishes, while parents provided overwhelmingly positive feedback about leadership, teaching and learning, and the care shown to children each day.

I would like to thank every parent who completed surveys, spoke with inspectors or took the time to share their views. The strength of your support and the positivity of your comments were truly humbling and greatly appreciated.

Although safeguarding is no longer given a graded judgement and is reported simply as either "met" or "not met", I was particularly proud of the feedback received during the final inspection discussions involving Ofsted, Oxfordshire County Council, the Diocese and school leaders. It was recognised that the safeguarding culture within our school is one of excellence and that the welfare of children sits at the heart of all that we do.

When compared with schools inspected under this new framework, Clanfield has performed exceptionally well. To emerge from the inspection with just one area for further development is a tremendous credit to the hard work, dedication and determination of everyone involved. It reflects years of commitment from staff, strong support from governors, wonderful engagement from parents and, above all, the remarkable children who make our school such a special place.

Whilst we are delighted with this outcome, we remain committed to continual improvement. Inspection is an important moment in a school's journey, but it does not define it. We will continue to build on our many strengths, embrace the next steps identified and strive to provide the very best education and opportunities for every child.

You can read the full report attached to this letter and it is also available on our website.

Finally, I would like to thank every member of our school community. This achievement belongs to all of us. Clanfield has always been a school rooted in kindness, ambition and community spirit, and this report reflects what can be achieved when staff, pupils, governors, parents and the wider community work together for the benefit of children.

I could not be prouder.

Mrs Kim Rogers

Headteacher